Sister City established 2019
This link has been established with an economic development focus at its heart. The Leader of the Council visited the city in 2019, the visit focussed on establishing economic development and educational links and included meetings with the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Education Ministry and Commerce Ministry, the Port Authority and Navy as well as the signing of the Sister City Agreement.
A group has been set up to support the development of the link which includes the Portsmouth Bangladeshi Business Association (PBBA), Portsmouth International Port and Portico.
The University of Portsmouth see great potential for investing in the growth of the Bangladeshi market and have established the International College Portsmouth (ICP) in Bangladesh. The college enables students to achieve a University of Portsmouth degree.